Finance Manager

Location: Sittingbourne

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Fridays 8:30am - 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑driven Finance Manager. This role is a pivotal in ensuring the smooth financial operation. You will oversee financial planning, monitoring and control processes, ensuring compliance, delivering accurate management information, and guiding finance staff day‑to‑day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Reporting

- Produce high‑quality budgets, forecasts, and financial

- Prepare monthly management accounts and communicate insights to stakeholders

- Monitor and forecast expenditure, investigating variances and resolving issues

- Reconcile payroll monthly against budget

- Produce cashflow statements and multi‑year budget forecasts

- Maintain year‑end timetable and statutory reporting

Compliance, Controls & Processes

- Ensure compliance with the Financial Handbook

- Support audit preparation and Government financial returns

- Maintain the chart of accounts

- Support purchasing processes including quotations and tenders

- Review fixed assets, accruals and prepayments

- Report suspected fraudulent activity

Team Leadership & Collaboration

- Line‑manage Senior Finance Assistants

- Communicate financial in...